Smart Bandage for Faster Healing of Diabetic Wounds
Telemetric Regenerative Bandage for Accelerating Wound Healing
This project is creating a special bandage that helps diabetic foot ulcers heal quicker and can even check for infection.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Northwestern University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-11137069 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Diabetic foot ulcers are serious sores that can lead to infection and even amputation if they don't heal well. This project aims to create a new type of bandage that helps these wounds close faster and more durably. The bandage works by reducing harmful substances in the wound, providing a supportive structure for new cells to grow, and improving blood flow. It also includes a wireless system to monitor the wound's temperature and pH, which are important signs of infection, even after you leave the hospital.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: This research is focused on patients who experience chronic diabetic foot ulcers that are slow to heal.
Not a fit: Patients without diabetic foot ulcers or other chronic wounds would not directly benefit from this specific bandage technology.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this new bandage could significantly speed up the healing of diabetic foot ulcers, reduce infections, and potentially prevent limb amputations.
How similar studies have performed: While wound care is an established field, this approach combines regenerative materials with real-time wireless monitoring, making it a novel and integrated solution.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, UNITED STATES
- Northwestern University — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ameer, Guillermo Antonio — Northwestern University
- Study coordinator: Ameer, Guillermo Antonio
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.